Ukraine calls on China for ‘constructive’ role in security amid Putin-Kim agreement.

Fears of destabilization in the region have arisen following the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between North Korea and Russia. This agreement allows Russia to provide high-precision weapons and transfer military technologies to North Korea, posing threats to global security. Ukrainian officials have expressed concerns over North Korean involvement in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

The US has warned against North Korean troops joining Russian forces in Ukraine, labeling them as potential “cannon fodder.” However, there have been no confirmed sightings of North Korean troops in Ukraine yet. North Korea has reportedly supplied weapons to Russia, which raises concerns for Ukrainian officials.

North Korea may also send engineering troops to assist Russia in reconstruction efforts in Ukraine, potentially using their expertise from past conflicts. Ukrainian officials have warned against Russian recruitment of mercenaries from various countries to advance their military goals in Ukraine.

Amidst these tensions, Ukraine continues to seek bipartisan support from the US to counter Russian aggression and maintain stability in the region.